President Bola Tinubu on Thursday disclosed that he appointed Nyesom Wike as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, because he can deliver results in the area of projects and infrastructure.
Speaking during the commissioning of the newly completed Federal Highway 105, linking the Airport Expressway to Kuje Township in Abuja, Tinubu described Wike as a proven performer.
The President was represented by
Vice President Kashim Shettima at the commissioning, organised to mark his third year in office.
Tinubu recalled that the road project, originally awarded in 2022, had been abandoned and had become a source of frustration for residents and businesses due to persistent gridlock, dust during the dry season and flooding during the rainy season.
He said the situation informed his “decision to appoint the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike,” whom he described as a “proven performer capable of delivering results”.
“Where there was delay, we brought political will. Where there were obstructions, we paid compensation because we respect the law and we value progress,” he stated.
The President stressed that the significance of the road extended beyond infrastructure, noting that it aligns with his administration’s broader vision of inclusive development.
“The Renewed Hope Agenda is not for the city centre alone. True democracy must be felt at the grassroots. It must be felt in Kuje. It must be felt by every Nigerian,” he said.
According to him, the completed road will drastically reduce travel time, ease traffic congestion, boost economic activities and enhance access to
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